Buggy Whip

thumpertherott 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

VERY GOOD DINNING EXPERIENCE! – Tuesday night my girlfriend and I had dinner at the Buggy Whip. We showed up after 9pm and the restaurant was very busy. We were seated promptly by the hostess in a nice table by the piano. Our waitress was very punctual and helpful to the menu suggestions. The waitress noticed a large party was seated minutes before us and wanted to make sure we were taken care of and not neglected. She immediately had drinks and bread brought to our table. She made it a point to make sure our order was in be... read more

lisaluisa 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Buggy Whip deserves 100 lashes – I've given this place two chances and will not be back. During both visits the hostess -- Joy, a misnomer -- was rude while we waited for a table more than 30 minutes past the time of our reservation. The drinks are overpriced. The kitchen help needs more help. During both visits at least one member of our party received his entree more than 15 minutes after others were served. This kind of service is unacceptable. Although the waitress did her best to serve the party of six, there was little... read more

sarah1259 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Truly enjoyable experience – This is my first review of a restaurant but we had such a good time that I felt the need to share our experience. The Buggy Whip is a first rate restaurant. The exterior of the building was covered with beautiful green vines and there were lights strung through that sparkled in the night. The interior decor was pleasant, comfortable and roomy with tables and booths available as well as seating in the bar to enjoy a beverage and the background music of the piano player. Our waitress (Erin M) was q... read more

diner411 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

I would NEVER recommend this place – What was I THINKING to want to go to this place! I agree with the others here who complain about the service. You seriously have to be dwelling in the bowels of this gross neighborhood of westchester to get service at this low class truck stop they call a restaurant. There were 3 hostesses on staff when i arrived, and by the looks of them, THEY arrived to work here 60 years ago. The food was overpriced, the service was horrendous, and apparently you have to be old and fat and come here fo... read more

rebapate 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Feeling nostalgic? Head for the Buggy Whip! – After reading some of these reviews I was pretty worried about how things would go but my bfriend really wanted to go to the Buggy Whip for his bday, so we were going... I am delighted to report none of those things were true for us. We made advance reservations in the piano lounge, and I found the hostess no nonsense when booking, but very helpful. The serving staff was all courteous and friendly, and timely. I had the filet but I'd forgotten that in true steakhouses filets are ... read more

bayemvay 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

variable food, but poor help and management – We had prime rib and sand dabs. The prime rib was wonderful. As good as it gets. The sand dabs were soggy because they had dumped some canned peas and their juice on the plate. The one piece that was not soggy was excellent, though. The canned peas were very bad, and their juice ruined the taste and texture of the sand dabs. I think they have one good cook in the kitchen and a bunch of lazy unskilled help doing the rest. I can't imagine why such a high priced place would serve su... read more

leonessa1 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

A 1950s treasure – Do you remember going out with your parents to those dark restaurants with big red booths, and women with large hair? Well, enjoy your childhood -- it's still there. The food is good, not great, but really a good value, and large portions. There are no tables in the dining room, only booths. A few tables as well as booths in the bar (which is sometimes the only room open at lunch). The waiters are quirky, sometimes a little salty or cranky, but it's a fun experience over all. The early bird menu is an amaz... read more

Martha Burr 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Old-time L.A. steakhouse celebrates red meat, martinis and creaky remnants of the Rat Pack era. – The Scene The atmosphere is as thick and nostalgic as the steaks. Shady-looking suits rub elbows with ageless blond regulars, a spattering of martini-sipping hipsters and a relentless piano player ready for his close up. Red vinyl booths, old-time waiters and Currier and Ives lithographs round out this surreal, decades-old L.A. "coach house." The Food The classic American fare includes fantastically tender, plump and glistening ... read more

sparklesarah 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

We were unwelcome guests. – We were shocked by how unfriendly and inattentive the service was. We were not acknowledged by the grumpy hostess when we walked in until finally she told us to just "sit down and wait." And that is pretty much all we did. Service was painfully slow. We waitied nearly an hour for our food and despite our requests for more bread and water refills, we got none. It wouldn't have been so bad if we were treated well, but we were made to feel like more of an inconvenience than anything else. What a disa... read more